The Town of Mattapoisett will be offering a scholarship to a resident high school senior who is planning to attend an accredited college in the fall. The following information will be required: Clinical transcript including class rank Professional letter of reference (teacher or counselor) Extra curricular activities Financial need Community service Applications are available in […] Read more »
During the March 17 meeting of the Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals, the hearings were easily handled with nothing complicated or contested – that is, until the final hearing of the night. David and Deborah Epstein, practicing massage therapists who were seeking a special permit to allow an accessory use within a residence, came before […] Read more »
Shaun P. Evans, 29, of Fall River died March 19, 2016 unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Hyannis, the son of Patrick Evans of Somerset and the late Kristin (Wisenor) Evans, he was raised in Fairhaven and Rochester before moving to Fall River. Full of love, Shaun appreciated the simple things in life. A […] Read more »
Lois Peckham Burden passed away on March 16, 2016 a few weeks after a fall at her home in Taunton. She recently celebrated her 98th birthday. She is survived by her four children, Marsha (David) Kelley, Linda (Gerald) Monchik, Brenda (Daniel) Paull and Debra Lezama. She has 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. She was […] Read more »
Deborah Bullerjahn of Marion loved to run. If there was a marathon, she would run it. Her running shoes hit the ground and kicked up the dust on all seven continents, including Antarctica for a marathon that just didn’t feel like the full 26.21875 miles, so she returned again to run it another year. Nothing […] Read more »
Rochester Resident Arrested for Animal Cruelty Rochester Police Department Press Release As the result of a state required animal and barn inspection conducted Tuesday afternoon, March 22, Rochester Animal Control Officer Anne Estabrook uncovered a farm with deplorable conditions and sick and dead animals. Estabrook reported her discovery to the Rochester Police who in turn […] Read more »
The ORR High School Jazz Band is having a great 2016! On Saturday, February 6, they attended the Berklee High School Jazz Festival in Boston, where they were awarded Third Place in their division, missing second by only one point. Senior Shane Fitzgerald and Junior Maxx Wolski were given two of the three Outstanding Musician […] Read more »
The Marion Republican Town Committee will conduct its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street. At this meeting, the committee will conduct officer elections and reorganize. The public and new members are welcome. Read more »
On the warm, but breezy day of March 19, the Liggerio family stood on the porch of their new house, watching in amazement as a throng of people filed in and out. Josh, Christina, daughter Hailey, 9, and son Keagan, 6, celebrated the completion of their Wareham Road home with a flock of well-wishers and […] Read more »
Fred C. Danforth, 65, Pioneer in the Field of Conservation Finance Fred C. Danforth, who co-founded the largest private equity firm in the United States devoted to land and stream restoration, died at his home in Mattapoisett, MA, on Thursday, March 17. The cause was gall bladder cancer. Born in Brewer, ME, Fred graduated from […] Read more »